Special Note: TEFAP - The Emergency Food Assistance Program - Federally-funded program that helps low-income families. In Ottawa County CAA provides TEFAP assistance quarterly at specific locations. Last year, at each location, CAA provided food for an average of 667 households PER LOCATION.

About Community Action Agency

The purpose of this agency is to help the individuals and families of Ottawa County who are struggling
with financial self-sufficiency. Our programs are mainly related to housing and food issues. Many of the
programs include loans or general assistance to participants, but generally the recipients must prove their
economic sustainability. CAA assistance is meant to help individuals or families reach a point where they
can assist themselves without public funding. The Community Action Agency is part of an extensive regional
network of faith-based and non-profit agencies that work on a knowledgeable referral basis. If we cannot
help a client, we will help that recipient find the appropriate channel to meet their needs.